:: Western Digital ShareSpace 8 TB ::

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Western Digital ShareSpace 8 TB Overviews

The WD ShareSpace 4-bay Gigabit Ethernet network attached storage system with a space-saving footprint and capacities up to 8 TB gives you the benefits of a big-time data center without the need for a big-time IT department. Perfect for centralizing data on a small office or home network. Features include RAID 0/1/5, MioNet remote access software, an e-mail alert system, Active Directory support and a download manager. Push a button to quickly transfer data from a connected USB drive. Centralize your music collection and stream to a Mac or Windows PC with iTunes software. Set up continuous backup for up to 3 computers in your network using the included automatic backup software. Stream digital media anywhere in your home – Built-in media server for streaming music, photos and movies to any DLNA certified multimedia device such as Playstation 3, Xbox 360, wireless digital picture frames, and connected audio receivers. DLNA 1.5 & UPnP certified.

First of all, note that this is not your run of the mill network attached hard drive. This is a small business grade Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution. As a result, its configuration options can be overwhelming at first glance, but it is undoubtedly an extremely rewarding device to get to know.

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1. Lots of RAID options:

# JBOD (Just a Bunch/Box of Disks) - i.e., the entire array is treated as a set of 4 independent disks. The bad thing - if a drive crashes you lose the data on that disk. The good - you get your full 4TB of storage. This shows up as the option "None".

# RAID 0 - Data Striping : i.e., some bytes of your data go to one disk and other bytes to another. This writing occurs in parallel, so it is faster than JBOD, and you get your full 4TB - but still no data recovery. This shows up as the option "None (RAID 0)".

I had difficulty setting up--this may not be the fault of the product--it is most likely user error. I called the support number--and happily found a great person who spoke English well on the other end. I felt like I was talking to apple support--it was awesome. He walked me through everything he could. Unfortunately, he is not trained on apple computers so although this is apple compatible, there was a lot he couldn't tell me how to do--which will necessitate a call to apple. He was able to at least get me up and running getting time machine backups, showing me how to get documents onto the drive. He could not help me set it up so that i could access it from another computer because i have an apple modem and some settings on that need changed. He also couldn't tell me how to put a copy of my pictures or itunes on the drive--again directing me to apple support.--but i will be able to get that support from apple I am sure. If I had a pc, he would have been able to help me... Read more

I got the Iomega StorCenter primarily as a home back up for extensive photo and video files and it is working as advertised. However, while I'm not a complete Tech Idiot, I did need some help from our IT person to install and configure this device. After several weeks, I haven't had any significant problems and I've been happy with the device.

:: Promise SmartStor DS4600 8 TB External Hard Drive Storage ::

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Promise SmartStor DS4600 8 TB External Hard Drive Storage Overviews

Promise SmartStor DS4600 8 Terabyte (8TB) RAID Storage delivers high performance with four high-speed interfaces including eSATA, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and High-Speed USB. SmartStor DS4600 is an ideal solution for Home backup, SOHO/SMB backup, Storage Expansion on PC/Mac and Multimedia Professionals in need of high performance for power applications. The SmartStor DS4600 features an ultra sleek aesthetic design with Blue LEDs and no power supply fan. The internal power supply has been removed and replaced with an external Power Adapter that snaps into the bottom of the SmartStor DS4600 and is secured by a removable door. The SmartStor DS4600 is one of the quietest 4 Drive Direct Attached Storage Device on the Market today.

Buffalo's DriveStation Quad™ USB 3.0 Hard Drive Array is a 4-drive, RAID enabled storage solution for small servers, creative professionals, offices and consumers who need large, redundant and high performance external storage. Equipped with four hard drives, DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 supports several RAID modes including RAID 0, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for flexible redundancy, capacity and performance operations. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 works with almost any PC or Mac® computer and provides fast interface speeds up to 5 Gbps*, ideal for the quick transfer and storage of high-resolution graphics, digital audio/video, large multimedia files, photos and more. Equipped with NovaBACKUP® software, DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 can back up any PC or server, including Windows® Servers and Exchange and SQL datastores. Plus, user replaceable hard drives offer easy maintenance with no tools required. DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 features the capacity, redundancy and performance required for demanding professional and server applications.

Secure, High Performance Storage
The DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 is a high performance, dependable storage solution with four easily accessible hard drives and simple to use data management features. The four hard drive bays are easily accessed via the user removable front panel without the use of tools, providing simple drive servicing and quick swap replacement.

The DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 Hard Drive Array is backed by a one-year limited warranty and lifetime 24/7 US based technical support.What's in the Box
DriveStation Quad External USB 3.0 Hard Drive Array, Setup DVD-ROM, Quick Setup Guide, USB 3.0 Cable, AC Adapter and Warranty Statement* 5 Gbps is the maximum interface rate derived from the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0 and the ExpressCard. Actual transfer rate will vary depending upon environmental factors. Data rate, features and performance may vary based on the configuration of your system and other factors.

Buffalo LinkStation Shared Storage
Share files, back up all computers to one central location, and access your data over the Internet quickly and securely. With Buffalo Network Attached Storage (NAS), you can store, access, and share your files from all computers on your network.

Buffalo DriveStation Desktop Hard Drives
Whether you need additional storage or a backup location, we have a solution for you. Buffalo's desktop hard drives are available in a variety of size and drive configurations. Find the desktop hard drive that suits your needs best.

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Portable external hard drives make it easy to transport your files. Buffalo’s line of portable hard drives offers a reliable and compact, sleek solution to back up and store your files. Choose your capacity and color and you’ll be on your way.